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A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has today (Tuesday 9 December) been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK.

Senedd Members have today supported a historic Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.

The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement which will allow the budget for 2026-27 to pass and secures almost £300m of additional investment in Wales’ public service.

Parents whose children missed their flu vaccine in school are being urged to take up the offer as flu activity in Wales is rising.

A further £2.5m in Welsh Government funding has been announced for the creative industries in Wales.

Projects designed to support and sustain Wales' journalism sector have been awarded funding.

Ely & Caerau Children’s Centre is set to be transformed by nearly £2m of Welsh Government funding to improve facilities and increase childcare provision for local families.

The First Minister Eluned Morgan welcomed political leaders to Wales today for the British-Irish Council, to discuss unlocking the potential of the creative industries.

Funding announced today by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will ensure security for businesses, communities and wildlife that depend on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.   

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address stagnating life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, according to the Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report published today.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has expressed his ‘deep concern’ on a decision taken by the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) to reduce two Avanti services affecting North Wales and the borders in its December timetable change.

A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April.